Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.29
- Local median
- 1.29
Saint Paul's School Inc.
1600 St Pauls Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764
- License:
- C06PI0255
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 167
- License expiration:
- July 25, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Saint Paul's School Inc. from January 30, 2024 through May 7, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33764
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 4.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024May 14, 2024September 19, 2024May 21, 2025January 23, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024May 14, 2024September 19, 2024December 11, 2024May 21, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
May 14, 2024September 19, 2024May 21, 2025January 23, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 19, 2024May 21, 2025January 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on the Log for 5-6-26].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Log was corrected during the inspection. The Assistant to the Director indicated moving forward the dates on the Closing Log will be auto-filled for closing staff to aid in compliance and reduce the risk of errors. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner.
- Inspector notes
- In a 2s classroom large boxes, purses and other random items were observed sitting on top of cots. The items were removed during the inspection. Ensure staff do not store any items on top of cots without placing a cover or tarp over the cots.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 6-3-25 did not have Background screening clearance on file until 6-6-25 . Ensure all Background screening documentation is completed and on file for staff prior to the first day of employment. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been completed and is now on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain updated Immunization forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 111 children's records was conducted; 106 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its effective date.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two Administrative Fines issued on 5-21-25 were not posted. Ensure all Fines and Corrective Action are posted for one year from the date of issuance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 20 - Administrative Fine Posted: V. A.
- Official code
- 20-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Report comments
- The annual Fire Inspection expired as of 7-30-25. An approved Fire Inspection was not obtained and on file until 8-19-25. Ensure the center has a current and approved fire safety inspection conducted annually. The annual Fire Inspection expires 8-19-26.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 3-5-25 did not have verification of employment history for the past five year completed and on file. Ensure employment verification for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary is completed. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office upon receipt. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. A copy of the updated Clearinghouse Roster was observed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff in the childcare field since 8-19-23 did not complete the required 40-clock hour training. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the training requirement. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 1-3-24 did not complete Early Literacy within one year of working in the child care industry. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript once the training is completed. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-25.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information is complete and on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain complete Student Health Exams for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain updated Student Health Exams for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 116 children's records was conducted; 111 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 10-25-23 did not complete Early Literacy by 10-25 24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [16] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete an updated Acknowledgement Form. Submit copies to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 7-15-24 did not have Level II screening on file until 8-12-24. Ensure all Background Screening clearance for staff is on file prior to the first day of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 8-5-24 did not have complete verification of employment history for the past five years on file. Ensure employment history is completed for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof of verification to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 8-5-24 did not complete an Attestation of Good Moral Character. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required form. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [Staff hired on 8-5-24 did not complete an Acknowledgement Form].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete an Acknowledgement Form. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon completion. A copy of the updated Clearinghouse Roster was observed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-14
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 7-15-24 did not complete Safe Sleep training by 8-15-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure a Food Permission form is completed for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon completion. A random sample of six children's records and 12 infant and toddler records was inspected; 17 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
- Report comments
- Two staff did not have a signed Exposure Control Plan on file prior to the first day of hire. Ensure newly hired staff review and sign the Exposure Control Plan and it is on file on or before the first day of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Eighteen staff did not complete the annual Refresher Training. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 4-15-24 did not have verification of employment history for the past five years on file. Ensure verification of employment history is completed for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office. An updated copy of the Clearinghouse Roster was observed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The center has until 7-26-24 to obtain a Director with an active Director Credential.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
- Official code
- 14-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [20] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available.
- Report comments
- Twenty parents did not receive the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of April 2024. The Office Assistant placed a visual reminder on her computer along with a reminder on the calendar which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required. A random sample of six children's records and 15 infant and toddler records were inspected; one record was in compliance. Technical assistance was given in this area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-20
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
- Inspector notes
- In the 3's class, a bottle of Goo Gone was observed in a drawer. In a 3's/4's class, a container of Clorox wipes and a large bottle of hand sanitizer were observed in a low cabinet. In another 3's/4's class, two small bottles of scented hand sanitizer was observed in a drawer. All items were removed during the inspection. Ensure all toxic/hazardous items are locked or inaccessible to children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 10-25-22 did not complete the required 40-clock hour training by 1-25-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof to the License Board office once the training has been completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office which ensures the missing information has been obtained and is now on file. The annual inspection of 115 children's records was conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring that the daily attendance and center closing logs are consistently signed and dated by staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from May 2026 where a staff member did not sign the closing log to verify that all children had left the premises. Asking about this helps clarify how the center now ensures accurate daily attendance tracking.
- Context
- The center indicated that they implemented an auto-fill process for closing staff to reduce errors following this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that napping equipment remains clear of personal items and is maintained in a sanitary way?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that items were observed on top of cots in a classroom, which was identified as a sanitary concern. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains clean and clear sleeping areas for children.
- Context
- The items were removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the onboarding process to ensure all required background screening and employment documentation is completed before a new staff member begins working?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from multiple dates between 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings where required background screening or employment history documentation was missing or incomplete for new staff. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for staff hiring.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections indicate that the center has been cited for incomplete or expired health and immunization forms in children's records. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center stays organized with essential health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members stay current with their required professional training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report shows that the center has had multiple instances where staff training requirements, such as introductory courses or annual refresher training, were not fully documented on time. This question helps parents understand how the center supports staff development and compliance.
Related violations